Chapter 1 The World of Architecture

 Developed over 200 years ago.  Very traditional home  Usually built as 1 or ½ story but later 2 stories have become common  Originally had a steep roof with little overhang  Eve lines are near the top of the window

 Very much like the Cape Code except for the chimney  The Chimney is usually centrally located and larger than the Cape Cod  The home consists of simple lines and sound construction and a feel of colonial atmosphere.

 Variation of the colonial home but features a Gambrel Rood where the pitch is abruptly changed.  The advantage of the Gambrel roof is the extra headroom and usable living space

 The traditional feature of the Garrison is the overhanging second floor.  The separate corner posts make it possible to use shorter stronger posts.  The short straight lines provide economy in framing materials.  Extra space is added at the second level by the overhang at very little extra cost.

 Considered a Colonial  Consists of a long roofline sloping generally from ridge to eaves.  Gets its name from the shape of coffee, tea, cracker and salt boxes found in Colonial stores.  The long slanting roof was helpful in combating the bitter winds common to New England winters.

 This house was designed to express a mood of elegance and traditional charm.  Outstanding features include the front colonnade and portico.  Usually massive with upper and lower balconies  Three story chimneys for bedroom fireplaces  Ornate woodwork and iron trim  Roof over the driveway

 Many of today’s structures are well planned while others lack imagination or design balance.  The term modern does not denote any one particular architectural style.  Most modern homes borrow distinctive features from traditional features.

 The most important job of the architect is to design homes that satisfy the customers.  The rapid development of new construction materials and methods of fabrication has made it possible to design homes that require minimum maintenance.

 Long low one story house that grew out of the rancher’s homes of the southwestern part of the country.  Low pitched roof  Gables and overhanging eaves  One or two car attached garage  Contain basements

 Many homes are designed for dramatic effects  Many are designed for a particular style  The BIG trend is to design a home that is dramatic yet comfortable.